A Glossary Of The Construction Decoration And Use Of Arms And Armor
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Author | : George Cameron Stone |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 744 |
Release | : 1999-01-01 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780486407265 |
This indispensable resource employs an dictionary-style format that makes it easy to locate material on an astonishing variety of weapons. Arquebuses, flintlocks, matchlocks, and other antique guns appear here, as well as German armor, French rapiers, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, Japanese bladed weapons, and more. Over 4,500 photographs and drawings, plus 875 figures.
Author | : George Cameron Stone |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 705 |
Release | : 2013-03-13 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0486131297 |
DIVIndispensable resource employs alphabetized, easy-to-use format. Arquebuses, flintlocks, and other antique guns appear here, along with German armor, Roman short swords, Turkish crossbows, much more. Over 4,500 individual photos and drawings, 875 detailed figures. /div
Author | : J. H. von Hefner-Alteneck |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 113 |
Release | : 2013-01-23 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0486155897 |
DIVRichly detailed images of authentic shields, swords, crossbows, helmets, and ornate suits of body armor for knights and their steeds. Descriptive notes. 100 black-and-white illustrations. /div
Author | : Carol Belanger Grafton |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 127 |
Release | : 2013-07-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0486319946 |
Over 750 detailed, high-quality illustrations from rare 19th-century sources: suits of armor, chain mail, swords, helmets, knives, crossbows and other implements, along with scenes of battle, soldiers, horses, artillery and more. Especially suitable for projects requiring a medieval or old-fashioned flavor, these illustrations will fill a myriad of needs for battle-related graphic art.
Author | : H. Russell Robinson |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2013-05-22 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0486418189 |
Detailed, scholarly study, enhanced with over 400 illustrations, surveys defensive armor of Persia, Turkey, India, China, Ceylon, the Philippines, Korea, Tibet, and other regions. Splendid overview brings together much previously inaccessible material.
Author | : Rupert Matthews |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 621 |
Release | : 2014-10-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1626862729 |
This comprehensive, fully illustrated reference volume covers the evolution of small arms from primitive spears to portable rocket launchers. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Small Arms details more than 1,000 weapons, complete with full-color photographs. Featuring arms from around the world and across history, this stunning guide highlights the intricacies that make each variety unique, tying in historical anecdotes as well as the history of certain brands. Revealing fascinating insights and historical episodes—such as the inspiration for Samuel L. Colt’s revolvers, or the lozenge-case gun used by Italian spies during World War II—this is an ideal resource for historians as well as fire arms enthusiasts. The volume is lushly illustrated with detailed photographs, many of which are published here for the first time.
Author | : Leonid Tarassuk |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 552 |
Release | : 1986 |
Genre | : Armor |
ISBN | : |
Contains 1,250 illustrations and accompanying text arranged alphabetically by subject.
Author | : R. Ewart Oakeshott |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 1996-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780486292885 |
British arthority on medieval weapons surveys European arms and armor from the Bronze Age to the time of triumph of gunpowder.
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Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-05-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1465450963 |
Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including edged weapons, clubs, projectiles, and firearms can be found in the guide. This comprehensive book covers ancient Egyptian axes, bows, and spears of early societies in Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, and guns and missiles of modern infantry forces. Richly detailed catalogs showcase many weapons at their actual size, outlining the timeframe, weight, size, and country of origin to create comprehensive fact files. Also profiled are the world’s top fighting forces, from the ancient Greek hoplites to today's US Navy Seals. Created in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this weapon encyclopedia presents in vivid detail the tools that have been at the cutting edge of history, helping determine the rise of kingdoms and the fall of empires.
Author | : George Cameron Stone |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 270 |
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